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Voluntary rank detailsDavid H Klemanski, PsyD, MPH
Associate Clinical ProfessorAbout
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Medical Services Provider
Director of Training, Doctoral Internship in Clinical and Community Psychology, Psychiatry; Director, Division of Quality and Innovation, Adult Psychiatry; Director, Psychological Assessment Service, Psychiatry; Director of Psychology Continuing Education, Psychiatry
Biography
David Klemanski, Psy.D., MPH, is the Director of the Yale Doctoral Internship in Clinical and Community Psychology, Director of the Psychological Assessment Service for Yale-New Haven Hospital, and Director of the Division of Quality and Innovation at Yale New Haven Psychiatric Hospital. He completed both his predoctoral and postdoctoral fellowships at Yale University, within the School of Medicine and Department of Psychology, respectively.
Dr. Klemanski specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders and psychological and diagnostic assessment. His research focuses on the psychopathological aspects of anxiety and common comorbidities. He investigates emotion regulation strategies and treatment outcomes associated with anxiety and mood disorders, with a goal of clarifying diagnostic overlap by identifying different regulatory processes linked to various emotional experiences. Additionally, he has formed research partnerships with Caravan Wellness to explore digital wellness and conducts studies on patient experiences in psychiatry.
A recognized expert in psychopathology, mindfulness, and emotion regulation, Dr. Klemanski regularly publishes in scientific journals and presents at national conferences. He co-authored "Don't Let Your Anxiety Run Your Life: Using the Science of Emotion Regulation And Mindfulness to Overcome Your Worry And Fear," which translates clinical research into practical strategies for managing anxiety. Dr. Klemanski regularly contributes to media outlets including MSNBC and Vice Media, contributes to podcasts, and actively participates in community education through lectures, panels, and workshops.
Appointments
Psychiatry
Associate Clinical ProfessorPrimary
Other Departments & Organizations
- Psychiatry
- Yale New Haven Health System
Education & Training
- MPH
- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, Epidemiology (2016)
- Postdoctoral Fellow
- Yale University (2008)
- PsyD
- University of Hartford, Clinical Psychology (2006)
- Predoctoral Fellow
- Yale School of Medicine (2006)
- MA
- University of Hartford, Clinical Psychology (2004)
- MS
- Florida State University, Education (2000)
- BA
- Baldwin Wallace College, Psychology (1998)
Research
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Medical Research Interests
Public Health Interests
ORCID
0000-0003-3978-5928
Research at a Glance
Yale Co-Authors
Publications Timeline
Research Interests
Ebony Dix, MD
Peggilee Wupperman
Former YSM
Mindfulness
Emotions
Depression
Anxiety Disorders
Mental Disorders
Publications
Featured Publications
Development and Validation of the Psychiatric Inpatient Experience (PIX) Survey: A Novel Measure of Patient Experience Quality Improvement
Klemanski D, Barnes T, Bautista C, Tancreti C, Klink B, Dix E. Development and Validation of the Psychiatric Inpatient Experience (PIX) Survey: A Novel Measure of Patient Experience Quality Improvement. Journal Of Patient Experience 2022, 9: 23743735221105671. DOI: 10.1177/23743735221105671.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricThe conditional process model of mindfulness and emotion regulation: An empirical test
Curtiss J, Klemanski DH, Andrews L, Ito M, Hofmann SG. The conditional process model of mindfulness and emotion regulation: An empirical test. Journal Of Affective Disorders 2017, 212: 93-100. PMID: 28157552, PMCID: PMC5340204, DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2017.01.027.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricEmotion Regulation and the Transdiagnostic Role of Repetitive Negative Thinking in Adolescents with Social Anxiety and Depression
Klemanski DH, Curtiss J, McLaughlin KA, Nolen-Hoeksema S. Emotion Regulation and the Transdiagnostic Role of Repetitive Negative Thinking in Adolescents with Social Anxiety and Depression. Cognitive Therapy And Research 2016, 41: 206-219. PMID: 28579659, PMCID: PMC5455341, DOI: 10.1007/s10608-016-9817-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricDon't Let Your Anxiety Run Your Life: Using the Science of Emotion Regulation and Mindfulness to Overcome Fear and Worry.
Klemanski, D. H., & Curtiss, J. E. (2016). Don't let your anxiety run your life: Using the science of emotion regulation and mindfulness to overcome fear and worry. New Harbinger Publications.BooksTaxonicity and network structure of generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder: An admixture analysis and complex network analysis
Curtiss J, Klemanski DH. Taxonicity and network structure of generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder: An admixture analysis and complex network analysis. Journal Of Affective Disorders 2016, 199: 99-105. PMID: 27100054, DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2016.04.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetric
2025
Enhancing Psychiatric Care Delivery: Assessing Telehealth Patient Experience in Psychiatric Intensive and Outpatient Programs in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Kruger M, Bautista C, Klemanski D. Enhancing Psychiatric Care Delivery: Assessing Telehealth Patient Experience in Psychiatric Intensive and Outpatient Programs in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Journal Of Technology In Behavioral Science 2025, 11: 170-181. DOI: 10.1007/s41347-025-00501-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitations
2022
The Impact of Emotion Regulation on the Relationship Between Momentary Negative Affect and End-of-Day Worry and Rumination
Clayton M, Renna M, Klemanski D, Kerns C, McLaughlin K, Mennin D. The Impact of Emotion Regulation on the Relationship Between Momentary Negative Affect and End-of-Day Worry and Rumination. Cognitive Therapy And Research 2022, 47: 94-108. DOI: 10.1007/s10608-022-10339-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetric
2018
Factors Associated with Parent–Child Discrepancies in Reports of Mental Health Disorders in Young Children
Bajeux E, Klemanski DH, Husky M, Leray E, Chan Chee C, Shojaei T, Fermanian C, Kovess-Masfety V. Factors Associated with Parent–Child Discrepancies in Reports of Mental Health Disorders in Young Children. Child Psychiatry & Human Development 2018, 49: 1003-1010. PMID: 29869765, DOI: 10.1007/s10578-018-0815-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetric
2015
Identifying Individuals With Generalised Anxiety Disorder: A Receiver Operator Characteristic Analysis of Theoretically Relevant Measures
Curtiss J, Klemanski D. Identifying Individuals With Generalised Anxiety Disorder: A Receiver Operator Characteristic Analysis of Theoretically Relevant Measures. Behaviour Change 2015, 32: 255-272. DOI: 10.1017/bec.2015.15.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitations
2014
Factor Analysis of the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire in a Heterogeneous Clinical Sample
Curtiss J, Klemanski D. Factor Analysis of the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire in a Heterogeneous Clinical Sample. Journal Of Psychopathology And Behavioral Assessment 2014, 36: 683-694. DOI: 10.1007/s10862-014-9429-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetric
Academic Achievements & Community Involvement
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Activities
activity Yale University
CommitteesMemberDetailsDeputy Privacy Officer (Psychology)activity Human Subjects Committee
09/01/2020 - PresentCommitteesMemberactivity Mindfulness (Journal)
2016 - PresentJournal ServiceEditorial Board Member
Honors
honor Magnet Recognition Prize
10/24/2024National AwardAmerican Nurses Credentialing AssociationDetailsUnited States
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News
- July 11, 2025
Schmidt New Director of Continuing Education for Department's Psychology Section
- May 20, 2025
Connors Appointed Director of Training for Yale Doctoral Internship in Clinical and Community Psychology
- December 06, 2024
Klemanski Appointed to American Psychological Association's Commission on Accreditation
- July 01, 2024
Klemanski New Director of Continuing Education for Department's Psychology Section
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